Staff Reporter.
The father of the three children who died after consuming an energy drink laced with poison, given to the kids by him, has died.
He was admitted to the hospital after trying to take his life on 26 May, the day of the incident.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Brenda Muridili , he died on Friday while still in hospital.
The father faced charges of murder and attempted murder.
He was accused of giving four of his children an energy drink laced with poison. The fifth child did not take it.
Three of the boys – aged 16, 13, and six – died after consuming the drink.
Their funeral took place on 4 June.
The fourth sibling was reported to be fighting for his life in hospital.